Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, along with his wife Gwen and their son Gus, visited a polling place in St. Paul to cast their early votes. This marked Gus's first time participating in the voting process as he recently turned 18.
Amidst a backdrop of a crisp fall morning, Governor Walz expressed his excitement about the election, emphasizing the opportunity it presents to move past what he referred to as the chaos of the current administration.
Accompanied by Gus, Governor Walz fed their ballots into the tabulation machine, prompting cheers from onlookers as an election worker acknowledged Gus as a first-time voter. The father-son duo celebrated with a high-five, symbolizing the significance of the moment.
Following the voting process, Governor Walz, adorned with an 'I voted' sticker, addressed the media, highlighting the importance of the upcoming election in shaping the nation's future trajectory.
Walz expressed gratitude towards retired Gen. John Kelly, former chief of staff to President Trump, for his recent remarks cautioning against the actions of the current administration. Kelly's statements, published in prominent media outlets, underscored concerns about Trump's alleged misuse of power.
While refraining from commenting on reports linking him to Russian disinformation campaigns, Governor Walz emphasized the apparent alignment of interests between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He underscored the need for vigilance in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
Minnesota initiated early in-person voting on September 20, providing citizens with the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the official election day. Governor Walz, who has been actively engaged in campaigning since being selected as the Democratic vice presidential candidate, has been advocating for a new direction for the country.
This voting experience was reminiscent of the Walz family's previous early voting participation in 2022, where they were joined by their daughter Hope, who has since relocated to Montana.
